List of diets
List of Diets A diet refers to the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. The word diet often implies the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons. This article provides a non-exhaustive list of various types of diets.
Dietary Approaches for Health Conditions[edit | edit source]
- Some diets are designed to manage medical conditions, and these include:
- Diabetes diet: A diet that is high in nutrients, low in unhealthy fats and moderate in calories, with a focus on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- DASH diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a flexible eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life.
- Gluten-free diet: A diet completely free of gluten, which is a mixture of proteins found in wheat and related grains, including barley and rye.
Weight Control Diets[edit | edit source]
- Diets can also be used to maintain or lose weight:
- Weight Watchers diet: A program that uses a point system to help participants lose weight and make healthier food choices.
- Atkins diet: A low-carbohydrate diet, recommended for those who want to achieve weight loss.
- Ketogenic diet: A low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low-carb diets.
Diets Based on Beliefs[edit | edit source]
- Certain diets are adhered to based on personal beliefs or ethical considerations:
- Vegetarian diet: A diet excluding the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter.
- Vegan diet: A diet excluding all animal products including eggs, dairy products, and honey.
Commercial and Fad Diets[edit | edit source]
- These diets are popularized through media, often without scientific backing:
- Paleo diet: A dietary plan based on foods similar to what might have been eaten during the Paleolithic era.
- South Beach diet: A commercial weight-loss diet emphasizing lean protein, unsaturated fats, and low-glycemic-index carbs.
Special Consideration Diets[edit | edit source]
- Diets that are implemented due to allergies, intolerances or to improve overall health:
- Lactose-free diet: A diet free of lactose, typically due to lactose intolerance.
- Mediterranean diet: A diet inspired by the eating habits of Italy and Greece around the 1960s, considered heart-healthy.
- This list represents just a small portion of the many diets that exist. It is always recommended to consult with a registered dietitian or physician before beginning any new diet, as they can have significant impacts on health.
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